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the ultimate family adventure in COSTA RICA Ziplining over the treetops is a quintessential Costa Rica vacation experience. W adria valdes 40 september 2011 onsite review may 2011 When it comes to family travel, it doesn’t get much better than Costa Rica. Time and again this destination receives top accolades, not only for its stunning landscape, but for its eco-friendliness and vast outdoor offerings. After all, it isn’t everywhere in the world you can zip through the rainforest on a canopy tour, surf on the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean and come face-to-face with a spider monkey on your hotel balcony, all on the same vacation. When Recommend recently spent a few days in this Central American gem of a country, we were reminded all over again why Costa Rica is a must-visit for families looking for a little outdoor adventure. “Costa Rica is a great family destination because there is something here for everyone,” explains Sandra Gaddu, president and CEO of CR Luxury, the company that manages Los Sueños Resort & Marina, the property we called home during our visit. “It is also home to one of the last virgin rainforest habitats left on the planet, which means families have the chance to experience all the amazing wildlife and biodiversity that only Costa Rica can offer, in a safe, educational and fun environment.” a dreamy oasis for families And one of the best “environments” for exploring everything that makes Costa Rica such a thrilling family vacation destination is Los Sueños Resort & Marina, situated on Herradura Bay on the Pacific Coast. It’s a 1,100-acre private luxury resort community, located just 10 minutes from the beach town of Jaco and a 2-hour scenic drive from the capital city of San Jose. For families, Los Sueños is the ultimate in luxurymeets-the-great-outdoors. The property encompasses over 10 subcommunities totaling more than 500 luxury residences, including condominiums, villas and single-family homes, as well as the Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort. With a total of 201 guestrooms, Los Sueños Marriott itself is an ideal choice for smaller families or those who prefer the traditional hotel ambiance. Here you’ll find the 18-hole championship Las Iguanas Golf Course, as well as the Sibo Rainforest Spa and Retreat, offering a variety of different indulgent massages, wellness rituals and beauty services. continued on page 42 recommend.com http://www.recommend.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend September 2011

Editor's Notes/Agent Speak
Hotel Desk: Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Tour Talk: Abercrombie & Kent
Sunset Key Guest Cottages, Key West
Can't Get Enough of Jupiter Beach, Florida
Hanging Out in the Outer Banks
Aloha to Families in Hawaii's Resorts
Cruise Stockholm
Galapagos Islands- Cruising 101: Back to Basics
The Ultimate Family Adventure in Costa Rica
Flanders Travel Planner
Fabulous Family Voyages
China: A Wonderland for Kids
India: Pure Wonderment
An African Adventure
Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa, D.R.
The Bahamas: Islands of Adventure
Cayman Islands: A Home Away from Home
Mazatlan Reinvigorated
CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort

Recommend September 2011